Johnny Thomas III

Philadelphia teenager Edna Buxton wins a talent contest during the early rock 'n' roll era, changes her name to Denise Waverly and moves to New York City to make it big. Though she flops as a recording artist, fast-talking record producer Joel Millner recognizes her songwriting talent and teams her with struggling songsmith Howard Caszatt.

天才少女のマチルダは小さい頃から両親に理解されず、やっと行かせてもらえた小学校で優しい女性教師と出会う。そんな彼女の能力を否定する校長先生に悩まされる学校生活の中、妙なパワーを発揮し始める。